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aftap0901.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 369d447837e75992748c4eae9782b993
Latest seen 2024-01-06 23:02:59 (2 years ago)
First seen 2019-05-23 20:59:18 (7 years ago)
Size 47 KB
Publisher The OpenVPN Project
Product TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver (NDIS 6.0)
Signed by AnchorFree Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-05-23 20:59:18 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-06 23:02:59 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The OpenVPN Project. Product metadata: TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver (NDIS 6.0).

Digital signature

Signed by AnchorFree Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

aftap0901.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver (NDIS 6.0). The reported company name is The OpenVPN Project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-06 23:02:59 (2 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver (NDIS 6.0)
Company Name: The OpenVPN Project
MD5: 369d447837e75992748c4eae9782b993
Size: 47 KB
First Published: 2019-05-23 20:59:18 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-06 23:02:59 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-06 23:02:59 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: AnchorFree Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on aftap0901.sys is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190303t190932129669
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20191107t032025097347
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200119t021353394323
%programfiles%\telmex\seguridad internet\drivers\aftap0901
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20201016t092201505
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20201016t093716704

ThreatInfo has observed aftap0901.sys in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen aftap0901.sys across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Mexico
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for aftap0901.sys is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

aftap0901.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0000a1b8
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 30720

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 17920 bytes · 58.3% of section data
MD5 63ccef87ba06a9e8e701df8dbba5a865
.rdata 3072 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 bcf57992af09a5ab6e2a827caaa8eec8
.data 512 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 b38d391a7a101b718b5d1d2ba91a7084
.pdata 1024 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 af4b3de248cd74094916129e85f04f16
PAGE 3584 bytes · 11.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1a71806ce28110f6b7df056438f4240a
INIT 2560 bytes · 8.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cf527935ff1652133eeac9608f4fbe9e
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 f35356b8696e560fed670780d9f85e3c
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 fe2649f2e89e94e7691adbb8228d8f78

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 369d447837e75992748c4eae9782b993.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.